Plant Operator Officer, Nakaseke, Uganda

BRAC Vacancy: Plant Operator Officer, Nakaseke, Uganda | UNjobs Toggle navigation Latest Duty Stations Organizations Closing Soon Plant Operator Officer, Nakaseke, Uganda Organization: BRAC Country: Uganda Field location: Nakaseke Office: BRAC Nakaseke, Uganda About BRAC Enterprise Uganda Limited BRAC Social Enterprises (BSBE) Uganda Limited was established in 2010 as a not for-profit venture to produce and distribute quality seeds, planting and stock material to vulnerable communities. In 2014, it transitioned to a fully-fledged commercial enterprise and expanded its services to field crop seeds research and certified seed processing, packaging, sales, marketing and distribution. In support of its social objective to improve employment opportunities, promote good agronomic behaviors and increase income among vulnerable communities, BSBE works with smallholder farmers as contract growers (about 45% are women and youth) to produce and multiply quality seeds. Seeds purchased from contract growers are then processed and packaged at BSBE's seed processing plant, before distribution through a hybrid network of agro-dealers and other partners. BSBE operates under BRAC International Enterprises B.V., a fully owned subsidiary of Stitching BRAC International. BIEBV is a socially responsible for profit organization dedicated to scaling impactful and sustainable social enterprises that contribute to BRAC International's social mission while generating profits that further support scale and impact. While BSBE is a separately registered for-profit company in Uganda, it originally grew out of BRAC International's NGO in Uganda and BSBE continues to work closely with the NGO. Position (1): Plant Operator Officer Job Location : Brac Seed Processing Plant, Nakaseke, Uganda Job Summary: The Plant Operator Officer is responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of seed processing machinery at the Nakaseke Seed Processing Plant. The role ensures daily production targets are met while maintaining strict adherence to quality management systems (QMS), traceability requirements, and environment, health and safety (EHS) standards. BSBE will maintain two Plant Operator Officers who operate as a coordinated team, providing operational redundancy and mutual backstopping during peak seasons While both officers are fully capable of performing all core processing functions, functional emphasis may be assigned as follows: Processing Lead - primary focus on machine calibration, throughput, and yield monitoring. Maintenance & Hygiene Lead - primary focus on preventative maintenance, deep cleaning protocols, and contamination prevention. These functional emphases do not limit cross-coverage responsibilities. Both officers must be capable of independently operating all machinery and covering each other as required. Education Qualifications Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or any related fields. Responsibilities . Specifically, the Plant Operator Trainee shall be responsible for but not limited to the following: A. Machinery Operation & Processing · Independently operate and calibrate seed processing machinery (e.g., adjusting grader screens for different seed sizes, monitoring dryer temperatures). · Monitor throughput, seed recovery rates, and minimize wastage during processing. · Execute safe and accurate seed treatment processes in line with required chemical ratios. · Ensure correct batch tagging and traceability throughout processing and packaging. B. Preventative Maintenance & Troubleshooting · Execute daily maintenance checklists (lubricating moving parts, checking belts, clearing blockages) prior to starting shifts to prevent unplanned downtime. · Perform minor mechanical repairs and escalate major faults promptly · Maintain accurate maintenance and downtime logs C. Quality Control & Machine Hygiene · Enforce strict cleaning protocols between seed varieties to prevent cross contamination. · Support quality sampling procedures during processing. · Lead structured deep-cleaning and sanitation processes within the plant. Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) · Strictly adhere to all factory safety protocols and PPE requirements.· Maintain a clean, hazard-free production floor· Ensure safe storage and handling of chemicals and treated seed· Assist in directing the flow of raw materials to the casual labor sorting teams· Ensure manual sorters are supplied with steady materials and are working safely around the machinery.· Log basic operational data (e.g., machine running hours, downtime incidents, cleaning logs) on physical logsheets to feed into the Production Manager's Odoo ERP entries.· Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the enterprise's goals on safeguarding implementation.· Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the enterprise by implementing BRAC International's Safeguardin